Episodes
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| 20221224 |
It is the most famous story. But through the notes of Arthur Honegger, the Nativity becomes a fundamentally profound musical experience, journeying from deep darkness to divine light, and yet still infused with echoes of traditional Christmas melodies such as `Silent Night` sung in both French and German. Composed in 1953, 'Une cantate de Noel' was the Swiss composer's final creation. (Re)discover this seasonal favourite in the iconic 1971 version by the Orchestre National de France, led by conductor Jean Martinon. And to prolong its celebratory denouement, a few pages by another Swiss composer, Frank Martin, with some excerpts of his 'Chants de Noel' (Christmas Songs).
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Producer: Julien Rosa
Honegger's Cantate de Noel performed by French National Radio Orchestra and Jean Martinon.
| First Broadcast | Comments |
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| 20221224 |